Record

Document Reference	Pl C 1/136
Title	Letter from William Wenman, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire to [E. Harley] Lord Harley [later 2nd Earl of Oxford], Dover Street, St James's, London; 9 Feb. 1718/19
Date	9 February 1719
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Reports that James Moore the keeper of the park at Welbeck has died, after 40 years service; suggests Charles Palmer as a successor; believes he is well qualified in his skill and vigour; sends greeting to Harley's wife and 'pritty Miss'. Letter dated 9 Feb. 1718.
Term	appointments, estate
Term	occupations and professions, gamekeeper

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA38749	Palmer; Charles (fl 1714-1723); Mr; keeper of Clipstone Park	fl 1714-1723
NA38829	Moore; James (-1719); Mr; keeper of park at Welbeck	-1719
NA38704	Wenman; William (-1750); Mr; secretary and agent to the Duke and Duchess of Newcastle and the Earl and Countess of Oxford	-1750
NA1047	Harley; Edward (1689-1741); 2nd Earl of Oxford and Mortimer; styled Lord Harley 1711-1724	1689-1741